History

What is a Mason? Many people harbor misconceptions about the Masons. But few understand that Freemasonry is collective of respected and influential people in communities across the globe who are actively concerned with the betterment of themselves, each other, and the communities of which they are a part. Freemasonry itself is obscured by a long […]

Ah, baby carrots. The quintessential diet food. The lunch box staple. The default vegetable whenever someone doesn’t want to put much effort into whipping up a proper dinner. Carrots also happen to have a questionable impact when it comes to improving eyesight. But, they’re tasty, healthy, and most of all, convenient. What more can you ask […]

Never has a color combination been more strongly associated with a specific event or holiday than green and red. White and black can be the a chessboard, the representations of good and evil, or the colorings of a Dalmatian- but green and red? That’s Christmas. Only Christmas. But, why are red and green Christmas colors? Why […]

“Pardon my French,” is one of those weird quotes that non-native English speakers might find hard to comprehend in normal conversations. It does not make sense. Exactly what is the speaker asking a pardon for, and why does it specifically have to be French? And why is the usual follow up to this quote a […]

Is it the dog? Possibly the cat? Maybe it is the long-legged horse? Has to be the speedy cheetah? Well, it is the efficient camel then? Or is it none of the above. The answer may surprise you, All you need to do is gaze in the mirror to witness the planet’s most efficient and […]

At first glance, horses, donkeys, and mules appear similar, yet these animals are a diverse bunch. They do share common similarities though, which is why they may often be confused for each other. To obtain a better understanding of these three mammals, it is worth taking at look at the many specific differences and similarities. […]